Posted by Miller on November 12, 2002, at 10:50:40
In reply to Feels like I'm in prison..., posted by Roman on November 11, 2002, at 21:44:04
Hi Roman,
I will tell you what my shrink told me the other day. He said I am able to control my choices. That is regardless of the prison you may be in. His example was if you were being kept prisoner in a jail of Hitler youth (extreme example, I admit) and they were giving you only bread, water and Nazi propaganda to read you still have a choice. You could read the materials in hopes of understanding your captors, you could refuse the literature all together, or you could read the propaganda and debate the merits of the text.
The point of the story is that we may be very limited right now, but there are still choices. Even when you are in prison. So find SOMETHING that will allow you to escape your prison even if it is only for a few moments.
I'll even give you some suggestions. I don't know your life, but...
Try reading a favorite children's book. Look through pictures of friends and family. Walk around the block. Write an elderly relative a note. Send an old school friend/teacher an anonymous letter. Just find anything that will let you make a choice other than misery and loneliness.
I hope I was able to help.
-Miller
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